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c. 1937.
Collection of six original photographs signed and inscribed by five 1930s American boxing champions, including: “Cinderella Man” James J.Braddock, World Heavyweight Champion Max Baer, James ‘Red’ Burman, Sixto Escobar, and top-ranked heavyweight Bob Pastor. In near fine condition. An exceptional collection.
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New York : Printed by S.W. Benedict, 1839.
Rare early, improved edition of this prominent religious leader’s influential call for America to end slavery. Duodecimo, contemporary brown paper boards. In very good condition, signatures to the front free endpaper.
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Albany : Re-Printed by Charles R. & George Webster, n.d.
Fourth American edition of Paine’s classic work. Octavo, disbound. In near fine condition. A rare and desirable American separate printing.
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Photograph of Dwight D. Eisenhower in military uniform, boldly signed by him. In fine condition. Double matted and framed. The entire piece measures 17.75 inches by 14.75 inches. A very attractive signed photograph.
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Boston : Houghton Mifflin Company, 1915.
First edition of the author’s classic work. Octavo, original grey cloth lettered in white, color illustrated paper cover label, top edge gilt. Illustrated with several plates from photographs, including frontispiece with tissue-guard. Near fine in the rare original dust jacket with a small chip to the front panel.
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New York : Printed by G. & R. Waite, No. 64 Maiden-Lane, 1804.
First edition of this landmark case in the history of the First Amendment. Octavo, disbound. In very good condition. Rare with only a handful appearing in auction records.
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1906.
Rare original Presidential appointment signed by Theodore Roosevelt as twenty-sixth President of the United States. One page, partially printed, the document is dated 18 January, 1906 and appoints Fred H. Soleel as “an Ensign in the Navy.” Signed by President Theodore Roosevelt and countersigned by Acting Secretary of the Navy Truman H. Newberry. Handsomely cloth-matted andContinue reading "Theodore Roosevelt Signed Presidential Appointment."
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July 6, 1881.
Rare Trustee’s Deed signed by famed American abolitionist Frederick Douglass. Manuscript document signed, “Fred’k Douglass, Recorder,” three pages, 8 x 12.5 inches, July 6, 1881. Trustee’s deed for a transaction between William Taylor Snyder and Nelson A. Ryon, signed on the docketing panel by Douglass as recorder of deeds, beneath a manuscript endorsement. Douglass servedContinue reading "Frederick Douglass Document Signed."
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New York : A.J. Johnson, c. 1861.
Rare 19th century example of Johnson’s famed Civil War era map of the state of Florida. One page, the hand-colored lithographic map depicts the state in full with color coding according to county in the midst of the American Civil War with references to towns, railroads, villages, depots, swamps, the territories of Native American tribes,Continue reading "Johnson’s Map of Florida."
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Boston : Light & Stearns, 1836.
First edition of Whittier’s well-received narrative of the life of legendary 17th century Indian warrior Mogg Megone. BAL 21697. 16mo, original cloth with gilt title within an arabesque gilt frame to the front panel. In very good condition. Housed in a custom half morocco folding chemise case. From the library of noted American journalist andContinue reading "Mogg Megone, A Poem."
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1941.
Souvenir typescript of the the United States’ “Declaration of War on Germany December 11, 1941” signed by eleven World War II generals. One page, typed. Boldly signed with their rank beneath by eleven generals in the U.S. Army and U.S. Air Force who participated in World War II. In fine condition with mail folds. The pieceContinue reading "Souvenir Typescript of the “Declaration of War on Germany December 11, 1941” Signed by Eleven World War II Generals."
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Hartford : Published by Silas Andrus, 1827.
Early American printing of the first American bestseller, first published in 1794. 16mo, half calf over wooden boards, gilt-lettered spine, woodcut frontispiece. In good condition, assuming boards were once paper-covered, the paper has since entirely perished; shallow loss along top edge of both covers, lacking rear endpaper, 20th century rubberstamp to front pastedown. Rare.
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Washington City : Committee on Literature for the Encampment, 1902.
Official souvenir of the Thirty-Sixth Annual Encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic; from the library of Philemon Tecumseh Sherman. Octavo, original green cloth with gilt titles, frontispiece portrait of Abraham Lincoln, illustrated. P. T. Sherman’s bookplate to the front flyleaf. Presentaton copy, inscribed to Philemon Tecumseh Sherman, “Mr. P. T. Sherman, with cordialContinue reading "Washington During War Time: A Series of Papers Showing the Military, Political, and Social Phases During 1861 to 1865."
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1982.
Typed letter signed by Ronald Reagan as president. One page on Reagan’s White House letterhead, the letter reads: February 3, 1982 Dear Sarah and Charlie: Please forgive this belated note to thank you and Ron for the terrific briefcase. It was a great Christmas present, and I really do appreciate your thoughtfulness. Many, many thanksContinue reading "Ronald Reagan Typed Letter Signed."
Read more![If You Ask Me. [AND] Eleanor Roosevelt Lock of Hair.](https://i0.wp.com/raptisrarebooks2.bvbeta.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/RRB-146912.jpg?fit=1000%2C800&ssl=1 "If You Ask Me. [AND] Eleanor Roosevelt Lock of Hair.")
New York : D. Appleton-Century Company, 1946.
First edition of this discussion of socio-political questions. Octavo, original cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “To Olga with good wishes Eleanor Roosevelt.” Near fine in a very good dust jacket. Accompanied by a group of ephemera which includes: an autograph note signed by the recipient, the note readsContinue reading "If You Ask Me. [AND] Eleanor Roosevelt Lock of Hair."
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January 20,1841.
Rare manuscript copy of the proceedings of the January 20th 1841 Democratic Republican Convention, signed by Chairman Thomas W. Dorr. Octavo, one page, the document reads, “Resolutions. Resolved, That the members of the Convention must cordially concur in the strong recommendations of William Ennis for the post of paymaster in the Army, or purser inContinue reading "Thomas Wilson Dorr Signed January 20th 1841 Democratic Republican Convention Proceedings Document."
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Rare cast metal relief portrait of President Abraham Lincoln in profile. Housed in a custom circular frame with gilt decorative floral reliefs. The entire piece measures 16 inches by 16 inches. A handsome example.
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Hartford : Worthington, Dust & Co, 1870.
Rare first edition of this classic work on Wall Street and the personalities involved in that history. Octavo, bound in buckram, gilt titles to the spine, frontispiece, illustrated by Arthur Lumley. In very good condition. Scarce, with only two examples appearing at auction in the last eighty years.
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London : Seller, Price & Senex, 1703.
Rare 17th century John Seller map of New England and New York from Daniel Fenning’s A New System of Geography. One page, with intricate topographical details and hand-colored borders, the map displays the eastern portion of New York and New England and includes Long Island, Martha’s Vineyard, Nantucket, Block Island, and Rhode Island. In nearContinue reading "17th Century John Seller Map of New England and New York."
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1931.
Autograph letter signed by the heroic Commander-in-Chief of the American Expeditionary Forces to President Herbert Hoover. Octavo, one page on John J. Pershing’s personal letterhead, handwritten, and dated February 23, 1931. The letter reads in full, “The President, Washington, D.C. Dear Mr. President: It was very kind of you to remember me with such aContinue reading "John J. Pershing Autograph Letter Signed to President Herbert Hoover."
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New York : Oxford University Press, 1988.
First edition, early printing of the author’s Pulitzer Prize-winning work. Octavo, original blue cloth, illustrated. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author in the year of publication on the half-title page, “To John Balco at the 125th anniversary Gettysburg reenactment James McPherson June 26, 1988.” Additionally inscribed by legendary film maker Ken Burns on the frontContinue reading "Battle Cry of Freedom: The Civil War Era."
Read more![L’Ecole des Peuples et des Rois; ou Essai philosophique sur La Liberté, le Pouvoir arbitraire, les Juifs et les Noirs. [The School of Peoples and Kings; or Philosophical Essay on Liberty, Arbitrary Power, the Jews and the Blacks].](https://i0.wp.com/raptisrarebooks2.bvbeta.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/RRB-151983.jpg?fit=800%2C640&ssl=1 "L'Ecole des Peuples et des Rois; ou Essai philosophique sur La Liberté, le Pouvoir arbitraire, les Juifs et les Noirs. [The School of Peoples and Kings; or Philosophical Essay on Liberty, Arbitrary Power, the Jews and the Blacks].")
Paris : Chez Letellier, Libraire, 1790.
Rare first edition of French abolitionist Jean-Baptiste Sanchamau’s passionate attack on slavery and calling for the emancipation of French Jews, published in Paris in the wake of the American Revolution and amidst the upheaval of French Revolution. Octavo, beautifully bound in full period-style full speckled calf gilt, red morocco spine label, speckled edges. Text inContinue reading "L’Ecole des Peuples et des Rois; ou Essai philosophique sur La Liberté, le Pouvoir arbitraire, les Juifs et les Noirs. [The School of Peoples and Kings; or Philosophical Essay on Liberty, Arbitrary Power, the Jews and the Blacks]."
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New York : Johnson and Ward, c. 1866.
Rare 19th century example of Johnson’s famed post-Civil War era map of the state of Florida. One page, the hand-colored lithographic map depicts the state in full with color coding according to county shortly following the close of the American Civil War with references to towns, railroads, villages, depots, swamps, the territories of Native AmericanContinue reading "Johnson’s Map of Florida."
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New York : Crown Publishers, Inc, 1956.
First edition of this important compilation on the history of African Americans. Quarto, original half cloth, illustrated. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “Especially for Laura and Louise Fields, as a gift at Christmas from Mabel Smythe- Sincerely, Langston Hughes New York 1957.” In near fine condition.
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